1. Then the second, that had spoken of the strength of the king, began to say,
2. O sirs, do not men excel in strength, that bear rule over the sea and land, and all things in them?
3. But yet is the king stronger: and he is their lord, and has dominion over them; and in whatever he commands them they obey him.
4. If he bid them make war the one against the other, they do it: and if he send them out against the enemies, they go, and overcome mountains, walls, and towers.
5. They kill and are slain, and transgress not the king’s commandment: if they get the victory, they bring all to the king, as well the spoil, as all things else.